Regina Nichol Fillingim

Regina Nichol Fillingim

also known as Regina Balkom, Regina Billing

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Virtual Office, Pensacola, FL

About Regina

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Focusing in divorce and paternity actions, child custody and support determinations and modifications, adoptions, and domestic violence injunctions.

17 years

80%
Criminal Defense 20%

Practicing in all areas of criminal defense ranging from driving under the influence, theft, sexual battery, firearm offenses, violation of probation, murder, and drug trafficking among many others.

21 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fillingim Law Firm, P.A.

Virtual Office, Pensacola, FL, 32504

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Regina Nichol Fillingim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My go to attorney.

Miss Fillingim has represented me in a number court proceedings, ranging from criminal, child custody, as well as DVI proceedings. She is a top notch, nationally recognized attorney that genuinely cares about her clients. I could not recommend her more. Thank you for everything.

Posted by Lynn | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Regina Fillingham

She is very professional and worked diligently to get my divorce case settled in a successful manor. Very knowlegable of the law.

Posted by Bobby & Tara | October 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

One of the Best!!!!

Attorney Regina Fillingim is by far one of the best attorney's Pensacola has to offer. She is very prompt, detailed, personable, knowledgeable, and ensures her clients by her diligent work that they are a top priority. In September 2015, I retained Mrs. Fillingim to represent me in a DV case invo...lving my child's maternal grandparents. In this case she was able to prove that the grandparent(s) had no legal right to my child let alone conceal my child from me, the father. Even with the opposing party, having representation, Mrs. Fillingim was more than successful in making sure that the facts as well as my requests were conveyed to the courts. To watch her in action, is mind-blowing! In the end, I got the results I have been looking for for almost 5 years.....justice being served. The grandparent(s) are not allowed to have no contact with my child for a number of years, and my child is finally with me. I advise anyone seeking counsel or just consultation for a criminal case or family law case, to have Attorney Fillingim as their first choice. When it comes to fees, she is willing to work with you and trust me, it's money well spent. Matter of fact, I will be retaining Attorney Fillingim again really soon in a related case. Mrs. Fillingim and her staff are superb!!!!!

Posted by Kevin | July 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Adept Professional

Ms. Fillingim is prompt, responsive and exhibits great technical acumen. Ms Fillingim represented me during my divorce proceedings after a 12 year marriage with (1) child involved. Provided forward thinking advice and explained every step of the process with exceptional detail. Represented my int...erests during the mediation process, answering all questions while advising me of actions and reactions, offers and counter-offers. Provided follow up after mediation to ensure I had no questions or concerns that may have come up afterwards. Very quick to act on filing and answering motions. Made herself available after hours for phone and email questions. Very Affordable! Willing to work with the client for payment options. Provided copies of all documents on the spot. Highly recommend Ms. Fillingim to any clients in need of Criminal or Family Law representation. Would certainly ask her to represent me again.

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Regina Nichol Fillingim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Vincent

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer."

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Matthew Tyson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Newell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ernest Mullins

Family lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Ms. Fillingim not only for family law matters, but also for criminal defense. Regina is a smart and aggressive lawyer with whom I worked for about two years. I also saw her on the other side when she was a State Attorney and I've always found her to deal fairly and expertly on all of her cases which is why I asked her to come work at my office."

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Andre Boghosian

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrece Cashwell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Westcott

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Vincent

Family lawyer

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Nathaniel Dowds

Family lawyer

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Matthew Tyson

Family lawyer

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James Newell

Litigation lawyer

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Mary McDaniel

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Tyler Gray

Workers compensation lawyer

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Andre Boghosian

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Fillingim Law Firm, P.A.

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Michael J. Griffith, PA

2011 - 2012

Attorney, McConnaughhay Duffy Coonrod Pope & Weaver, Pa

2009 - 2011

Assistant State Attorney, Office of State Attorney 1st Circuit

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Ernest J. Mullins, P.A.

2005 - 2006

Assistant State Attorney, Office of State Attorney 9th Circuit

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Sons of Italy

Member

2005 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2006 - 2009

Osceola County Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2009

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2004

Turner Inn of Court

Member

2001 - 2004

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. K.L.W.

Not Guilty

State of Florida v. K.L.W.

Not Guilty

State of Florida v. D.R.G.

Both cases resulted in a Nolle Pros (dismissal)

State of Florida v. D.B.T.

Nolle Pros (dismissal)

State of Florida v. P.D.P.

Nolle Pros (Dismissal)

State of Florida v. T.C.B.

No Prosecution (Dismissal)

State of Florida v. M.D.D.

Deferred Prosecution Agreement and Nolle Pros (Dismissal)

State of Florida v. N.Z.C.

Not Guilty

State of Florida v. R.R.W.

Nolle Pros (Dismissed)

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Education

2004

Oklahoma City University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2001

Cameron University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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